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Housing Affordability
Displacing People for “Progress"– The Origins of BART
Back in the 60s, BART was just a plan in the making. And located through its path were communities of mostly low income people of color. But thanks to a legal tool known as eminent domain, many in that community were forced to sell their homes or face eviction.
California Forever Says 12 Start-Ups Will Open Workplaces in Its New City
California Forever promises to add 15,000 jobs to Solano County if voters approve its plan to build a new city from scratch in November. Twelve companies have pledged their support for the plan and to build factories and offices there.
Immigration
Key California Ag Giant and United Farm Workers Clash Amid Union-Drive Efforts
In California, a conflict has emerged between the Wonderful Co. and the United Farm Workers over worker organization under a new labor law. Since its enactment, four groups of farm laborers, including those from Wonderful Nurseries in Wasco, have sought to unionize.
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Prosecutors to Push for Terrorism Enhancement in Sentencing of David DePape, Who Bludgeoned Paul Pelosi in 2022
Prosecutors are expected to argue that DePape deserves an enhanced sentence of 40 years because his violent plot to kidnap Nancy Pelosi – U.S. House speaker at the time – amounts to an act of terrorism. The defense is likely to seek leniency for the defendant on the grounds he was radicalized by online extremism.
Newsom Says California Water Tunnel Will Cost $20 Billion. Officials and Experts Say It's Worth It
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration says it will cost more than $20 billion to build a giant tunnel to capture and store more water and better prepare for longer droughts caused by climate change.
Displacing People for “Progress"– The Origins of BART
Back in the 60s, BART was just a plan in the making. And located through its path were communities of mostly low income people of color. But thanks to a legal tool known as eminent domain, many in that community were forced to sell their homes or face eviction.
